– Introduction (00:48)
What is new in Photoshop CS5 (06:22)
Learn how the greatly enhanced Refine Edge dialog can do an amazing job of selecting fine details.
– Selections versus Masks (04:34)
See the difference between selections and masks, and why it is important to use both
– Key Concepts (07:03)
A quick overview of the key selection tools and functions
– Layer Masks (09:39)
Learn the basics of how layer masks work and why they are so advantageous
– Marquee Tools (05:34)
How to use the Rectangular and Elliptical Marquee tools
– Lasso Tools (07:15)
How to use the Regular, Magnetic and Polygonal Lasso tools, including how to switch between them on the fly
– Quick Selection Tool / Magic Wand (07:18)
Learn how to make automatic selections with the Magic Wand and Quick Selection tools
– Fine-Tuning Selections (05:59)
How to make your selection more accurate by fine-tuning the selection edge
– Quick Mask (05:53)
Change the view of your selection and adjust that selection using Quick Mask
– Pen Tool (05:12)
An overview of using the Pen tool to draw (and edit) a path that can be turned into a selection
– Color Range (05:12)
Learn how Color Range can help you select a specific range of colors throughout a document in a more interactive way than the Magic Wand
– Refine Edge (06:29)
A more detailed look at the enhanced Refine Edge dialog
– Saving Selections (06:03)
How to save your selection as an Alpha Channel or a Layer
– Channel-Based Selection (06:57)
For complex selections, start with a channel to create a mask
– Green Screen Extraction (05:42)
Learn an automated way to extract people from a green screen background
– Camera Raw and Selections (05:45)
Take advantage of Camera Raw Smart Objects to make challenging selections
– Example (06:11)
Watch a real-world example comparing two methods of making a challenging selection
– Conclusion (00:32)